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Batema Family History

Batema Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bateman, Bajema, Datema, Hatem, Patera, Bata, Baseman, Catena, Mateja

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Where is the Batema family from?

You can see how Batema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batema family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Batema families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Batema families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Batema's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Batema families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Batema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batema census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Batema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Batema. For the veterans among your Batema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batema lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Batema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Batema in 1960 was 31, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batema ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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